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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,750.60, 28,060.02 and 14,814

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,750.60, 28,060.02 and 14,814 is: 22,168.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,750.60 : 28,060.02 = 14,814 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,750.60/28,060.02 = 14,814/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,750.60x = 28,060.02 × 14,814
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,750.60x = 415,681,136.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,681,136.28/18,750.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,168.95

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